IPL 2023 Playoff Race Complete Scenario: How Can CSK, LSG, RCB, MI, KKR And RR Seal Top-4 Berth

20.05.2023 - 04:41 sports.ndtv.com

Only the last two days of the IPL 2023 league phase remain, with three playoff spots still up for grabs. Only defending champions Gujarat Titans are assured of a top-two spot, while as many as six teams still have chance to enter the playoffs.

MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings, Krunal Pandya's Lucknow Super Giants, Faf du Plessis' Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rohit Sharma's Mumbai Indians, Sanju Samson's Rajasthan Royals and Nitish Rana's Kolkata Knight Riders are the six teams which still have a chance to enter the playoffs.

Punjab Kings, SunRisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals are already out of the playoffs race. Here's the IPL 2023 Playoff Race Complete Scenario: CSK (15 Points, 13 games, NRR +0.381) - To face DC on Saturday The MS Dhoni-led side can seal a playoff berth with a win against DC on Saturday.

However, they would want to win big to ensure a top-two finish as LSG are also on 15 points. In case of a loss too, CSK can still remain in the top-4 provided match results of either LSG, RCB or MI go in their favour. LSG (15 Points, 13 games, NRR +0.304) - To face KKR on Saturday They have almost the same scenario as CSK.

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